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TREAT YOURSELF

As the weather warms, treat yourself with a visit to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

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After their 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19, the Syracuse Mets return to the field May 4.

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Six scavenger hunts that will get your kids thinking – and moving.

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This chocolate chip cookie recipe uses a secret ingredient.

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S NOTE

How you can celebrate Mother’s Day – including some of the best brunch spots in Central New York.

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EDITOR Triple-A baseball is back! After the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19, the Syracuse Mets will return to the field on May 4. I talked to the team’s general manager about what fans can expect in 2021 (page 14).

Of course, that isn’t all we have to celebrate this month. Mother’s Day is May 9. Are you still looking for the perfect gift for mom? Check out our local gift guide on page 22. We also share some ways you can celebrate the holiday – including some of the best brunch spots in Central New York (page 20). Did you know May is also home to National Scavenger Hunt Day? Katie Beecher outlines six scavenger hunts can do with your children, such as the Alphabet Hunt and the Exercise Hunt (page 16). Rounding out our May digital issue: Chris Xaver shares a chocolate chip recipe with a secret ingredient (page 18); Family Times readers weigh in on their favorite local park (page 9); I treat myself to a visit to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (page 8); and Janelle Davis talks to Marlise Burton, a sixth grade teacher at Lincoln Middle School, in this month’s Educator of the Month feature (page 6).

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Marlise Burton , Sixth Grade Teacher at Lincoln Middle School By Janelle Davis

1. What is your education background and where are you teaching now? I earned my undergrad at The College at Brockport in 2010. My certification is in Inclusive Childhood Education (elementary and special education). I currently teach sixth grade English Language Arts, AIS and AVID Elective at Lincoln Middle School.

2. Can you tell us a little about AVID?

AVID is an acronym for Advancement Via Individual Determination. This is one of the district initiatives in the Syracuse City School District in our Henninger quadrant (the north side schools). The AVID Elective is an elective class that introduces information about college to students, offers career readiness, and teaches students how to be organized.

3. Part of why you were nominated as Educator of the Month was because of how flexible you have been during these times in education. How have you maintained your creativity with remote teaching?

in a private way, so they feel comfortable. More games have also been available on different platforms to share with students to review academic material. There is one game called Blooket that the kids absolutely LOVE! It has different game modes. The kids can challenge each other, steal points, or have a virtual race. They love playing this game with our ELA concepts. This game has been easy to use in person and virtually. Another way I have also been keeping kids engaged is making them aware of monthly celebrations. For example, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, etc. We introduce what the focus is and then we gather the information. The kids create something as their end product to show their learning. Student choice is a big focus in my teaching (pre-COVID and now). I believe that if kids have a choice, then they are much more engaged in their learning. Janelle Davis is a freelance writer living in Fairmount with her family.

I have tried hard to keep the kids at the forefront of my decision making. I try to incorporate music and their favorite new trends – for example, I have downloaded TikTok, which, jokingly, is hard to admit. We also love to warm up before virtual class starts by playing games. I give kids a weekly survey to see what they are struggling with, what they need help with, and what they are enjoying. It is done 6

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Treat Yourself Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is a hidden gem | BY COURTNEY KLESS

ver the years, I have driven through the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge countless times on the New York State Thruway, always promising to visit one day. One weekend in late April, I finally made it out there – and it was worth the wait. Located on the northern end of Cayuga Lake, the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938. Today, more than 240 different species of birds call the refuge home throughout the year, along with numerous mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, according to its website. There is no admission fee. The refuge’s website recommends visiting during the morning or late afternoon hours – we chose the first option. After a quick stop at the viewing platform outside the visitor center, we headed down Wildlife Drive, a 3.5-mile gravel road that stretches around the refuge’s main pool. Visitors can check

out signs and observation areas along the way and listen to the cell phone audio tour. We saw countless birds during our drive – including two bald eagles.

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If you want to explore the refuge from outside your car, you can take advantage of one of its walking trails – including the dog-friendly Seneca Trail, which features an observation tower.

Where: 3395 U.S. Route 20, Seneca Falls.

All in all, it is definitely worth the trip. Don’t forget to bring a camera and some binoculars! Please note: Wildlife Drive is open from April 1 – November 30 (depending on weather). Courtney Kless is the Editor in Chief of Family Times. She lives in Camillus with her husband.

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The Syracuse Mets return to the field after a one-year pause due to COVID-19

BY COURTNEY KLESS

aseball is returning to NBT Bank Stadium. The Syracuse Mets, the Triple A affiliate of the New York Mets, will open the 2021 season on May 4.

Family Times recently talked to Jason Smorol, the team’s general manager, about league changes, recent renovations to the stadium, and what fans can expect when attending a game this season. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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have to answer questions when you come in. Other than that, it’s going to be a normal ballpark experience.

5. The stadium recently underwent some renovations. Can you tell me a little more about that?

1. How does it feel to have baseball back after the 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19? Getting baseball back is amazing. We have been on pause for over a year, and being able to get back to doing what we love to do and getting back to seeing our fans just feels really good.

2. What has been the reaction from the fans? The fans and the staff are ecstatic. We’ve been in communication with a lot of our fans for this whole pandemic. We’ve been calling our season ticket holders and talking to flex plan holders and doing a lot of social media things. Now that it’s real, and they’re getting tickets in their hands and they’re making their plans to come to games, they all seem to be very excited about getting back to watching baseball.

3. Have there been any changes to the season itself? There are a lot of changes. Major League Baseball postponed the season by a month, so we’re all going to play 60 games now instead of 70, starting May 4. We’re only playing in our division to reduce travel, so we’re playing what used to be called the International League North – it’s now Triple A Northeast. We’re going to play Scranton, Rochester, Buffalo, Lehigh Valley and Worcester.

4. What can fans expect if they come to a game? Are there any new restrictions or requirements? It’s a constantly changing landscape. Right now, as of April 15, we are operating

under the guidelines set forth by New York state for stadiums and arenas over 10,000 capacity, which is just us and the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University. It is 20% capacity. So, for us, that’s 2,163 seats. Fans must show proof of full vaccination, so 14 days after whatever form you got, or negative COVID testing. That can be in the form of a negative PCR test, which allows you 72 hours of the event, so you can get a couple of games in, or a negative rapid antigen test, which you have to get six hours before the event. And then the rest of the stuff that everyone’s used to: social distancing, wearing masks, very similar to what’s happening in restaurants and taverns. So, you have to have your mask on, you can walk up to the concession stand, order your hot dog and a soda or a beer, go back to your seat, and you can take your mask off if you’re actively eating or drinking. All other times, you must have your mask on. We will also social distance; we will create space in the restrooms, we will limit the amount of people that can go in the team store at a time. A lot of the areas have reduced capacity because of social distancing. There will be a lot of plexiglass and additional cleaning that’s going on. We’ll be doing temperature checks and health screenings, where you

That’s been a two-year project, $25 million of renovations. The whole stadium has been overhauled. It is absolutely a marvel. This was in partnership and coordination with the state of New York, Onondaga County, and the Mets. It was done in two phases. The first was done in time for the 2020 season, fans were going to see construction going on during 2020, then everything was going to be completed for the 2021 season. That’s where we’re at. What has been done with that $25 million is a new playing surface, all new paint, all new graphics, all new field lights. Every seat was taken out and replaced. There are new seating areas. There’s a new lawn bar built over in left field. The deck and the Hank Sauer Room were demolished and then rebuilt bigger and better. All the suites were renovated. The front entrances were all changed up; added new gates, added a whole new entry down the right field line. And then a lot of infrastructure of the building with heat pumps, boilers, piping, insulation, just to make sure the building is ready for another 25 years.

6. Is there anything else you would like to add? I think the most important thing is to go to the website, syracusemets.com, and follow us on social media, that way you’re able to find out the promotions and if any rules change. We have a lot of good videos and stuff to keep us going, and to keep the fans informed. We’re really just looking forward to getting open and doing what we do, which is putting on a great show and entertaining our fans and watching the greatest game on earth, baseball.

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CREATIVE SCAVENGER HUNT IDEAS BY KATIE BEECHER

This article was originally published on washingtonfamily.com.

cavenger hunts have always been popular activities for children. Not only are they simple, inexpensive, and fun distractions, but they also encourage kids to interact with their environment and practice problem solving.

Get them moving and thinking with these easy, creative scavenger hunt ideas.

The

Alphabet Hunt

Grab a sheet of paper and write down the alphabet. Challenge your kids to find objects around the house that start with each letter. They can either collect the items and put them in one spot or, if you’d rather not have a gigantic pile of 26 random objects on your floor, have them write down the object next to the letter.

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The

Sensory Hunt

Encourage sensory exploration by creating a scavenger hunt where kids can touch, see, taste, hear and smell. Challenges can include finding items that feel soft, bumpy, or squishy, or that make noise, smell nice, taste good, are heavy, are bright or can move.

The

Color Hunt

Help your little ones learn their colors with this simple scavenger hunt. Take an array of markers and draw colorful boxes on a sheet of paper with the name of the color underneath. Then ask your kids

to find an object to match each color. As an added challenge, use different shades of the same color and encourage your little ones to explore items with different hues.

The

Exercise Hunt

This activity is a great way for your kids to have fun and get active. Write down eight to 10 different exercises on index cards, such as 10 jumping jacks, 15 seconds of jogging, five pushups or 30 seconds of dancing. Place the cards around the room where they can be easily seen. Dividing your children into teams, have them find the exercise cards in the order printed on a separate card and complete them. You can make this activity a competition to see who can complete all of their exercises first and offer a prize as an incentive.

The

State Hunt

START YOUR SEARCH!

Break out the maps for this scavenger hunt. Create a list of geography-based questions about the 50 states and encourage your child to explore our nation. For example, ask kids to find a state that is next to the Pacific Ocean, a state surrounded by other states on all sides, a state that borders another country, a state that starts with a specific letter, a state next to one of the Great Lakes or a state made up of islands.

The

Gratitude Hunt

On this hunt, children can find items to be grateful for and discover what makes them happy. Ask your kids to find items that they like to wear, enjoy playing with, are useful to them, are good for giving as gifts to someone else, make them laugh, reflect beauty, or remind them of a place that they like to visit.

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Chipping In Here’s a Tollhouse cookie variation that’ll win you over BY CHRIS XAVER

y love affair with cookies began decades ago. Didn’t yours? There’s nothing like a warm cookie from the oven to say, “I love you.” And making them with kids is more than making a treat, it’s about making memories. It’s no surprise then the United States is the No. 1 nation of cookie eaters and bakers. However, it might surprise you to learn the famous “Toll House” cookie recipe was created by accident. The story goes that Ruth Wakefield, who owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Mass., used to serve her guests fresh cookies at the end of their meals. Her go-to cookie was chocolate, crisp, and about the size of a quarter. There are three versions of what happened that fateful evening in Massachusetts. One account is that Ruth went to get her

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Nestle baking bar of chocolate and realize she simply didn’t have enough. In a pinch, she broke the bar into bits and stirred it into the batter, hoping the chocolate would melt and the cookie would “make do.” Another report says she was stirring nuts into her cookies and didn’t have enough, so she broke up bits of chocolate to resemble nuts. And still a third story says that’s not what happened at all; instead, the box of chocolate “fell” into the bowl and prudent, rather than proud, she decided to bake the cookies up rather than throw out the dough. Ruth named these cookies “Butterdrop Do” cookies. My guess is the name was given for “making do” with what she had. Little did she know that folks would prefer these to her famous chocolate crisps! Here’s a couple of interesting tidbits about chocolate bits. Ruth Wakefield “sold”

her recipe to Nestle and was paid in a “lifetime” supply of chocolate. They also bought the rights to the name “Toll House” cookie and the recipe is still America’s favorite. So, I’m tempting fate by giving you a different recipe. But, hey, you can’t just have one favorite, can you? Life should be full of variety. And the secret ingredient in my cookie recipe adds a dimension we just don’t find in Ruth’s cookie. Not that I am dissin’ hers – because believe me, I’m not. But mine has something special to offer too. My secret ingredient: cream cheese. So, here’s why I add the cream cheese. I pull out the majority of sugar in my cookies. And when I do that, I lose a lot of the texture we have grown to expect. But when I add cream cheese, it contributes a richness, and also a lactic sour flavor note to the cookies that marries beautifully with the butter

and the semi-sweet chocolate. Think wine and cheese. This is chocolate and cheese. Mmm. Carolyn Wyman wrote a volume called The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Book. She fills it with fun facts like: Chocolate chip cookies are among only four foods acceptable to even the pickiest of eaters. Or people in the in the Middle East top their cookies with chocolate sauce and eat them on a plate with a knife and fork. And if you think you’re alone in fighting to just eat one cookie, you’d be wrong. Wyman says 13.5 percent of Americans admit to sitting down and eating more than 20 chocolate chip cookies at a time! This recipe makes approximately 36 cookies. Enough for everyone to have more than one.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES INGREDIENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (I use a gluten-free rice blend with good results)

1. Cream together butter, cream cheese, sweetener, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy (about two minutes). This is an important step because the cream cheese and butter will not get fluffy if they are not at room temperature.

• 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 cup stevia, Splenda, sugar or your favorite sweetener • ½ cup packed light brown sugar • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature • ¼ cup cream cheese, room temperature • 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract

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• 2 large eggs • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (splurge on a good brand, and you’ll be rewarded with a better flavored cookie) • ½ cup walnuts (optional)

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ooking to grab brunch? These local spots are perfect for Mother’s Day – or any time of year.

Mother’s Day Events MOTHER’S DAY CANOE TOUR Search for wildlife – including bald eagles – during this guided tour. Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. More information: events.onondagacountyparks.com/view/583/ mother-s-day-canoe-tour.

MOTHER’S DAY GARDEN TOUR

BRIAN’S LANDING

Take a self-guided tour of more than 30 acres of gardens. Where: Sycamore Hill Gardens, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus. More information: baltimorewoods. org/mothers-day-garden-tour-atsycamore-hill-gardens.

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MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC

BEER BELLY DELI

Where: 510 Westcott St., Syracuse. More information: beerbellywestcott.com.

Where: 6523 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville. More information: brianslanding.com.

Where: 790 Canal St., Syracuse. More information: mellovelobicycles.com.

MIRBEAU INN & SPA Where: 851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles. More information: mirbeau.com/dining-experience.

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Where: 325 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. More information: eatdrinkmalt.com.

Families can enjoy a picnic in the orchard during this annual event. Where: Beak & Skiff, 2708 Lords Hill Road, Lafayette. More information: beakandskiff.com/ event/mothers-day-picnic-2021.

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OH MY DARLING

Where: 321 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

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Where: 500 Westcott St., Syracuse. More information: risenshinediner.com.

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BEEKIND Jillian Barrett and her sister have always talked about opening their own gift shop. Last spring, they began selling their candles online, later opening a storefront in Tipperary Hill, the neighborhood they grew up in. BeeKind’s logo features a phrase: Shop Local, Think Sustainable. The store sells items ranging from health and beauty products and jewelry to housewares and treats, many of which are made locally. But Barrett says its candles are the top seller. They come in seasonal scents such as lemon, sweet pea, and honey, are 100% soy, and use natural wicks.

“That itself is going to set us apart just because it’s natural burning, it’s clean burning, it’s better for your health,” Barrett said. “And we make the candles ourselves. We make sure everything is perfect.” Location: 118 Milton Ave, Syracuse. You can also purchase products on BeeKind’s website. More information: beekindsyracuse.com.

1. BeeKind lilac candle (12 oz), $12 2. Kingsley Street oatmeal & honey sugar scrub, $6

3. Peachtree Lane mama bear necklace, $25

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DROOZ AND COMPANY

When Shelly Kennedy was a child, she often shopped at a pharmacy on East Genesee Street in Skaneateles. Today, that space is home to Kennedy’s business, Drooz and Company. “We call it a modern-day general store,” Kennedy said. “I just try to find unusual, practical, affordable items for your home and for gifts. I try to find things that I don’t see in the area. I like different. I like unusual…I like when people walk in here and say, ‘Look at this! I’ve never seen this!’ That’s what I go for.” Drooz and Company is made up of mini departments, and offers a variety of gifts – books, puzzles, decor (Kennedy said Cavallini papers are her most popular product), and sweet treats, to name a few. For Mother’s Day, Kennedy also added some new mom-related items, and customers have the option to have their gifts packaged with a bow and tag. Location: 36 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. You can also purchase products on Drooz and Company’s website.

1. Rose marshmallows, $12 2. Sleep set, $14.50 3. Five-year memory book, $16.95

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SYR CLOTHING CO.

Matt and Taylor Sourwine love to travel together. That sparked the idea for SYR Clothing Co. “We’ve been all over the country, and we’ve seen a lot of places that have a streetwear brand just like what we’re doing, and a lot of them were very successful and it just did a lot for the city,” Matt said. “It’s cool to see people wearing a shirt from where they live when they’re traveling, or wherever, just to show that pride. We saw a need for it here and went for it…People think it’s cool because they’ve never seen anything like it before.” SYR Clothing Co. sells a variety of hats, hoodies, T-shirts and more on its website, and customers can choose from collections such as City Love, Neighborhoods and Animal Lovers. The couple designs everything themselves – usually “sitting at the dinner table,” Matt said – in addition to their full-time jobs (Matt is a creative services manager, Taylor is a teacher). A portion of each order is donated to a different local nonprofit organization every three months— the couple is teaming up with the Vera House until the end of June. Location: Products are available on SYR Clothing Co.’s website and at SYRACHA’CUSE in Camillus. More information: syrclothingco.com. 2

1. ‘Heart SYR’ Vintage Cotton Twill Cap, $29 2. ‘Syracuse Mama’ Women’s Cut Premium Tee, $29-$31 3. ‘SYR Peace’ Women’s Racerback Tank, $29

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Are you thinking about growing a garden as a family? We offer some tips for getting started in the March issue of Family Times.

FABFOUR NURSERY Location: 311 Lillian Ave., Syracuse. More information: (315) 456-8681. fabfournursery.com.

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Greenhouses and Nurseries May is a great time to work on your garden. Here are some greenhouses and nurseries in the area. ASPINALL’S TREE NURSERY & LANDSCAPING

Location: 8797 Route 5, Chittenango. More information: (315) 687-5282. aspinallstree.com. BALLANTYNE GARDENS Location: 4825 Hopkins Road, Liverpool. More information: (315) 453-0621. ballantynegardens.com. CAROL WATSON GREENHOUSE AND LANDSCAPING Location: 2980 Sentinel Heights Road, LaFayette. More information: (315) 677-0286. carolwatsongreenhouse.com. CHUCK HAFNER’S FARMERS MARKET AND GARDEN CENTER Location: 7265 Buckley Road, North Syracuse. More information: (315) 458-2231. chuckhafner.com.

FOUND THINGS CO. Location: 111 S. Collingwood Ave., Syracuse. More information: (315) 726-4018. foundthingsco.com. GREEN ACRES LAWN & GARDEN Location: 8389 Oswego Road, Liverpool. More information: (315) 622-1642. greenacrescny.com. LASNICKI LANDSCAPING & NURSERY Location: 521 County Route 32, Hastings. More information: (315) 668-6063. lasnickilandscaping.com. MARCELLUS NURSERY Location: 5062 Onondaga Road, Syracuse. More information: (315) 488-2632. marcellusnursery.com. RED OAK NURSERIES Location: 5860 Ike Dixon Road, Camillus. More information: (315) 672-3055. redoaknurseries.com. SOLLECITO LANDSCAPING NURSERY Location: 4094 Howlett Hill Road, Syracuse. More information: (315) 468-1142. sollecito.com. THE PLANT FARM Location: 8702 Henry Clay Blvd., Clay. More information: (315) 546-5443. facebook.com/pg/ The-Plant-Farm-1103942872962615.

CROSS CREEK NURSERY Location: 8390 Cazenovia Road, Manlius. More information: (315) 682-1118. crosscreeknursery.net.

VOLLMER FARMS Location: 6576 Collamer Road, East Syracuse. More information: (315) 463-4922. vollmerfarms.net.

DICKMAN FARMS Location: 13 Archie St., Auburn. More information: (315) 253-3030. dickmanfarms.com.

ZERRILLO GARDENS Location: 7581 E. Taft Road, East Syracuse. More information: (315) 656-2643. zerrillogardens.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 1 Dances of India Workshop with Ajna Dance Company. 10-11 a.m. Families can learn

about (and try) different styles of dance from India. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 6826400. manliuslibrary.org.

Peter & the Wolf (Virtual). 10:30 a.m. Families

Homeschool Hangout. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Homeschoolers can take part in trivia, crafts and more. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

Tuesday through May 25. Children ages 7-12 can learn about a new nature and ecology topic each week. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Star Wars Trivia. 6:30-8 p.m. Attendees of all

ages can answer questions about Star Wars Episodes 1-9, Solo, Rogue One, and The Mandalorian for a chance to win a prize. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required (for each team): (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

ONLINE: STEAM Saturdays. 10:30 a.m.- 4

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

SUNDAY, MAY 2 BSA Troop 333 Annual Fundraiser. 7-11:30

a.m. Attendees can enjoy a drive thru pancake and sausage breakfast. 6690 South Bay Road, Cicero. $6/person. Facebook page: Troop 333 Silent Auction Cicero, N.Y.

MONDAY, MAY 3 Grab and Go Teen Craft. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Teens in grades 6-12 can pick up a new craft kit each month – May’s craft is plant holder decorating. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 6723661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Spanish Mother’s Day Celebration. 6 p.m.

Attendees can join Miss Patience on the library’s Facebook page, facebook.com/fairmountcommunitylibrarysyracuse, for a Mother’s Day-themed Spanish mini-lesson. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Teen Life Hacks Online. 6-6:30 p.m.; also May 19. In this week’s session, teens ages 13-19 can make cake pops. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville.lib.ny.us.

through May 7. This week, attendees can learn how to turn plastic cups into a bouquet for Mom or Grandma. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 4 Tuesday Crafternoons. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;

repeats every Tuesday through May 25. Children ages 3-10 and their caregivers can drop in each week to pick up a grab and go craft. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Star Wars Day Crafts for Kids. 10:30-11 a.m.

Attendees can create a R2D2 pencil holder, a bookmark shaped like a character from the famous movies, and more. NOPL. Free. Registration required for kits: nopl.org.

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about water pollution and create a “Goldie Fish.” Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

Create a Fairy Garden. 2-3 p.m. Attendees

of all ages can create their own fairy garden with provided materials. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Legos Live (Virtual). 2 p.m.; also May 22, June 5, June 19 & July 10. During this Zoom event, attendees will complete Lego building challenges. Participation in all five sessions is required. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 4878933. fairmountlibrary.org.

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MONDAY, MAY 10 Magnets, Magnets and More Magnets.

Noon; through May 28. Visit the FCL learning lab this month to learn some things you can do with magnets. Fairmount Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. (315) 487-8933. fairmountlibrary.org.

2nd Monday Club to Go. 6-7 p.m. Children in Teen Trivia (Virtual). 7:30-8:30 p.m. Teens can

answer questions about Hunger Games for a chance to win a prize. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 6 Create a Mother’s Day Bouquet. Noon;

Create Your Own: Water Pollution “Goldie Fish.” 10-10:15 a.m. Attendees can learn

Young Naturalists. 4:15-5:15 p.m.; repeats every

can enjoy a Symphoria performance of the classic fairytale. Inspiration Hall, 709 James St., Syracuse. $15/adult; $10/senior; $5/college. (315) 299-5598. experiencesymphoria.org.

p.m.; also May 8. Children in grades K-4 can view a STEAM video on the library’s YouTube channel. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. (315) 446-3578. CLDandJ.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 8

Trail Tales. 1 p.m.; also May 20. Children ages 3-5 and an adult can enjoy two stories and go on a themed hike. Masks are required. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.

Trail School: May Explorations. 1-4 p.m.;

repeats every Thursday through May 27. Attendees will explore the ground of Baltimore Woods Nature Center in this four-week series. This month’s topics are: “Rippling Waters,” “Swamp Searching,” “Backside of the Beaver Ponds,” and “Peanut Hill.” Recommended for children ages 5-13. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road Marcellus. $60/non-members (includes all four sessions). Registration required: (315) 6731350. baltimorewoods.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 7 Weird Science. Noon; repeats every Friday through May 28. Miss. Windy will share experiments you can do at home. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

grades 4-6 can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s Facebook page, facebook.com/bplchildrenteen, to learn how to create a vellum lantern. Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. bville. lib.ny.us.

Tips for a Low Intervention Birth. 6-7:30

p.m. Learn about interventions, and how to prevent them, during this Zoom session. Presented by CNY

Doula Connection. CNY Healing Arts, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 707-8097. cnydoulaconnection@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 16

TUESDAY, MAY 11

MONDAY, MAY 17

Homeschool STEAM Club. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Homeschooling 101 for Parents. 7-8 p.m.

Homeschoolers can learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on activities. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

Teen Tuesday. 4-5 p.m.; repeats every Tuesday

through May 25. Teens can take part in a different program each week. This week’s activity is bristle bots. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 6376374. fflib.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 Let’s Pretend. 1 p.m.; also May 26. Children ages 3-5 and an adult can learn about the animals at Beaver Lake Nature Center. Each session will also include a craft and outdoor activity. This month’s themes are: “I’m a Painted Turtle” (May 12) and “I’m an Opossum” (May 26). Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/child. $5/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.

Bollywood Dance Class. 7-8 p.m. Teens and

their parents can learn the styles of Bollywood and Bhangra from the Ajna Dance Company. NOPL. Free. Registration required: nopl.org.

Family Trivia Night. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Families

can answer questions about movies, books, and more. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: (315) 446-3578. CLDandJ. org.

Jewelry Class (Virtual). 6:30-7:30 p.m. Teens

ages 12 and up (and adults) can make their own Just Breathe Bangle Bracelet. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. $7/kit. Registration required: (315) 492-1727. oflibrary.org.

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FRIDAY, MAY 14 National Chocolate Chip Day. 10 a.m.-4

p.m; through May 17. Children of all ages can celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day by ranking their favorite chocolate chips – each is assigned a letter. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: (315) 6723661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

10-10:15 a.m. Attendees can learn how to create a rain gauge. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary. org.

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Parents of homeschoolers can learn about a new topic each month – May’s topic is “Homeschooling through High School.” Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. Registration required: (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 18

SUNDAY, MAY 23 See Ongoing Events

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THURSDAY, MAY 27 Zoom Games! 4:15-5 p.m. Attendees can partici-

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pate in show and tell, and play “what’s under my microscope?” Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 22

FRIDAY, MAY 28

Create Your Own: Homemade Rain Gauge.

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FRIDAY, MAY 21

NATIONAL DAYS – MAY May 1: National Play Outside Day May 2: National Lemonade Day May 4: National Star Wars Day May 8: National Mini Golf Day May 10: National Clean Up Your Room Day May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day May 24: National Scavenger Hunt Day May 26: National Paper Airplane Day May 28: National Road Trip Day May 31: National Smile Day

Make Edible Cookie Dough. 1-1:15 p.m.

Attendees can celebrate National Chocolate Chip Day by learning how to make edible dough. NOPL. Free. nopl.org.

Source: nationaldaycalendar.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 29 Grab & Go Kits for Kids: American Flag Pin. 10-10:15 a.m. Attendees can pick up a kit, then visit the library’s YouTube channel to learn how to create an American flag pin. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. Registration required: (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

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900-foot boardwalk, osprey nesting platform, and wetland and grassland restoration areas. The area is a stop for many migratory waterfowl and songbirds; other wildlife include muskrats and beavers. Great Swamp Conservancy, 3.5 miles off I-90, Exit 34, 8375 N. Main St., Canastota. Free. (315) 697-2950.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking

trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. (315) 673-1350. baltimorewoods.org.

Fridays, 10-10:10 a.m. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Maxwell Memorial Library Storytimes.

Virtual Storytime: Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m. Visit the library’s Facebook page, facebook.com/maxmemlib, for more information. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Manlius Public Library Storytimes.

MONDAY, MAY 31

Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville Storytimes. Virtual Pajama

Storytime: Tuesdays, 6:30-7 p.m. Virtual Storytime with Miss. Briana: Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Virtual Storytime with Miss. Jenny: Thursdays, 1010:30 a.m. Nighttime Virtual Storytime with Miss. Briana: Thursdays, 6:30-7 p.m. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Registration required: (315) 446-3578. cldandj.org.

Fairmount Community Library Storytimes.

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Early Literacy Corner with Miss Karen: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Birth to Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Community Library, 406 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: (315) 4878933. fairmountlibrary.org.

Great Swamp Conservancy Nature Trails. Daily, dawn to dusk. Throughout the year, visitors can grab their walking shoes and explore 4.5 miles of well-groomed, flat trails. Trails feature a

Liverpool Public Library Storytimes. Sing

Along Friends Storytime (ages 2-5): Thursdays, 1010:30 a.m. Family Story Break (ages 5 and under):

Jigglebugs: Mondays, 10-10:30 a.m. Virtual Toddler Storytime: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-9:30 a.m. Virtual Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Virtual Pajama Storytime: Wednesdays, 7-7:30 p.m. Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius. Free. (315) 682-6400. manliuslibrary.org.

NOPL Storytimes. Family Storytime: Mondays, 10:30-10:45 a.m. Virtual Story Time with Miss. Sarah: Wednesdays, 10-10:15 a.m. Virtual Story Time with Miss. Nicole: Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. NOPL. Free. nopl.org.

Regional Market Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round). Shop seasonal produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, specialty foods and more on display throughout covered sheds; heated shops of Regional Market Commons feature gift and unique items including jewelry, paintings, and home decor. Also, flea market, Sundays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 2100 Park St., Syracuse. (315) 422-8647.

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